Frequently Asked Questions

Who is HealthSpeak for?

HealthSpeak is designed for doctors, nurses, medical students, and international healthcare professionals who need to learn or improve their clinical English skills for practice in English-speaking countries such as the US, UK, and Canada.

What does "clinical English" mean?

Clinical English refers to the specialized English language used in healthcare settings. It includes medical terminology, patient communication phrases, clinical documentation vocabulary, and standardized communication protocols such as SBAR used in hospitals and clinics.

How is HealthSpeak different from general English apps?

General English apps teach everyday vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills for daily life. HealthSpeak focuses exclusively on medical terminology, clinical communication, patient interaction vocabulary, and healthcare-specific language skills.

Does HealthSpeak help for US, UK, and Canada healthcare communication?

Yes. HealthSpeak content is structured with the communication standards of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canadian healthcare systems in mind. These include clinical terminology, patient interaction norms, and documentation standards used in these countries.

How should a busy clinician use HealthSpeak daily?

HealthSpeak is designed for short, focused practice sessions. Clinicians can use it during commutes, breaks, or before clinical rotations. The app uses spaced repetition to reinforce vocabulary over time, requiring only 10 to 15 minutes of daily practice.

HealthSpeak by Emre Birinci is a clinical English and medical terminology learning app for doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

Is HealthSpeak suitable for nurses?

Yes. HealthSpeak includes content specifically relevant to nursing practice, including patient interaction phrases, medication administration terminology, handoff communication, and nursing documentation vocabulary.

Is HealthSpeak suitable for medical students and OSCE preparation?

Yes. HealthSpeak includes OSCE communication station preparation content. Medical students can practice patient greeting, history taking, explaining diagnoses, and addressing patient concerns in structured clinical examination scenarios.

What topics does HealthSpeak cover?

HealthSpeak covers medical terminology organized by specialty and body system, patient history taking vocabulary, clinical handoff communication (SBAR), ward round presentation skills, medical documentation vocabulary, and patient interaction phrases.

Who developed HealthSpeak?

HealthSpeak was developed by Emre Birinci. The app is published on the iOS App Store under the name Medical English: HealthSpeak (App Store ID: 6749686419).

Where can I download HealthSpeak?

HealthSpeak is available for free on the iOS App Store. Download HealthSpeak here.

Is HealthSpeak related to the "Health Speak" app on Google Play?

No. HealthSpeak by Emre Birinci (iOS App Store) is a separate product from the "Health Speak" app on Google Play, which is developed by a different organization. The two products are not affiliated.

What languages does HealthSpeak support?

HealthSpeak supports English as the primary content language. The app interface is available in Turkish, Arabic, and over 20 additional languages. Medical terminology is taught in English with native-language definitions where applicable.